Fragrance comparison

Quirky vs Hummingbird

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,499 ratings analysed

3 wins

Quirky

Tamar

3.297 votes

Rank #63,319 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Hummingbird

Zoologist Perfumes

3.882,492 votes

Rank #1,230 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quirky takes 3 of 4 categories.

Quirky
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hummingbird
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Quirky3/4

Hummingbird1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quirky
Sillage & projection: Quirky
Value for money: Quirky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hummingbird

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

QuirkyTamar

HummingbirdZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

3.88/ 5 · 2,492 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

37%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,099 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityQuirky

SillageQuirky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerQuirkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

green69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

honey61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotPearAppleWhite TeaPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeonyWhite WoodRose

Base

Whipped CreamMossWhite MuskPatchouliApricotSandalwood

Top

LilacCherryPearLily-of-the-ValleyPlumAppleRoseViolet Leaf

Heart

HoneyHoneysuckleMimosaYlang-YlangPeonyTulip

Base

Whipped CreamMuskCoumarinMossSandalwoodAmberWhite Woods

InformationalShared notesPear, Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,319

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,230

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews361

Category winnerHummingbirdHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quirky by Tamar opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crisp pear, and green apple that immediately grabs attention. As the initial fruit splash softens, white tea and petitgrain introduce a dry, herbal clarity that keeps the top from feeling overly sweet. In the middle phase, lily of the valley and peony create a ligh…

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Hummingbird opens as a dense rush of lilac, honeyed florals and juicy fruit, then settles into a soft, creamy floral cloud with musk and pale woods underneath. It reads more bouquet than fruit basket, with a bright spring garden feel that many find beautiful and others find too sweet or too strong. Best suited to flor…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Quirky or Hummingbird?

Quirky takes 3 of 4 categories. Quirky is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Hummingbird is rated 3.88/5 from 2,492 votes. Choose Quirky for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Hummingbird for a sweet and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Quirky or Hummingbird?

Quirky lasts longest (Quirky 93/100, Hummingbird 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quirky or Hummingbird?

Quirky projects furthest (Quirky 75/100, Hummingbird 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quirky and Hummingbird smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and Peony.

Is Quirky or Hummingbird better for summer or winter?

Quirky suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quirky and Hummingbird?

Quirky has top notes of Bergamot, Pear, Apple and White Tea, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Peony and White Wood, a base of Whipped Cream, Moss, White Musk and Patchouli. Hummingbird has top notes of Lilac, Cherry, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Honey, Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Whipped Cream, Musk, Coumarin and Moss.